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Those looking to cool off at a popular Napier swimming spot are having to share the water with swarms of jellyfish.

Reports of jellyfish sightings at Pandora Pond have increased since summer began, but this has not stopped thousands from enjoying a day swimming, kayaking, or using the inflatable playground.

While National Aquarium of New Zealand exhibits co-ordinator Regan Beckett guessed there could be hundreds - or even thousands - of jellyfish swimming around Pandora Pond, he said there was no cause for worry.

It was not uncommon for jellyfish to be spotted closer to shore during the warmer months, Mr Beckett said.